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Chelsea and England striker Tammy Abraham apologized “for demonstrated naivety” after it was reported that he had violated coronavirus guidelines.
The Sun reported that about 20 people, including his England teammates Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho, attended a surprise party for Abraham’s 23rd birthday at his home on Saturday.
Meetings of more than six people are banned in England.
Abraham said he did not know the party was planned, but “is deeply sorry.”
The party took place hours after Abraham played in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday and before he joined the England team this week.
It is understood that those attending the party were close friends and family who had their temperature checked upon arrival.
“On Saturday night I came home to find that a little surprise gathering had been arranged for me with my family and close friends to celebrate my birthday,” Abraham said.
“Although I was totally unaware that this was planned, I would like to apologize with all my heart for the naivety shown by everyone in organizing and attending this meeting.
“I acknowledge that I have a responsibility in both my professional and personal life to honor and adhere to the guidelines and I am deeply sorry that this happened.
“All I can do now is learn from it, apologize to everyone, and make sure it never happens again.”
Last month Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood were expelled from an England camp after an “unacceptable” violation of the Covid-19 quarantine guidelines in Iceland.
More to follow.
